This special tirth yatra journey will commence on 29 August & 10 September 2024 from Haridwar.
Haridwar : Auspicious arrival and Ganga bath, sacred abode, Vaishno Devi, visit to Bharat Mata Temple (Night rest at Mahajan Bhavan, Dudhadhari Chowk, behind Maheshwari Sadan, Haridwar).
Departure from Haridwar for Yamunotri at 6 AM (Night rest in Syanachatti).
Morning journey by bus to Janakichatti, followed by a 7-kilometer trek from Janakichatti to Yamunotri. Bathing and darshan at Yamunotri. (Breakfast and lunch packed) (Night rest in Syanachatti).
Departure for Uttarkashi after lunch. (Night rest in Uttarkashi).
In the morning, departure by bus from Uttarkashi to Gangotri, followed by a dip in the Ganges, darshan of Kashi Vishwanath, and return for night rest in Uttarkashi. (Breakfast and lunch on the way).
After tea and breakfast, departure from Uttarkashi for Kedarnath. (Night rest in Rampur).
In the morning, by bus to Sitapur/Sonprayag, then from Sonprayag to Gaurikund by jeep, and from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, favorable conditions for a comfortable walk. Self-guided journey by horse and palanquin from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, night rest at the camp (in tents). (Lunch packed, dinner at Kedarnath).
Morning darshan of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, return after breakfast. (Lunch as per convenience).
After tea and breakfast, departure for Badrinath. (Lunch as per convenience, night rest in Badrinath).
Morning bath in Garam Kund and darshan of Lord Badrinath, followed by Pindadan and departure after lunch. (Night rest in Pipalkoti).
Departure from Pipalkoti for Haridwar at 6:00 AM after tea and breakfast. (Night rest in Haridwar, with a visit to Rishikesh).
The journey concludes gracefully with fond memories after a delightful lunch.
The cost for the tour package, including meals, tea, snacks, guest house, and 2 * 2 bus transportation, will be 23,501/- per person.Advance booking can be made by sending a draft of 1,000/- rupees per traveler in the name of "Shri Shiv Shankar Tirth Yatra (Reg.)" to the Rishikesh office. As soon as the draft or cash amount is received, a receipt will be sent. The remaining tour package cost will be collected upon reaching Haridwar (before the commencement of the journey).
During the journey, travelers will have a bed tea in the morning, breakfast, and a complete arrangement of lunch and dinner with one dal, one vegetable, rice, and roti. Evening tea will be provided. Desi ghee will be used in dal-rice and roti. Refined oil will be used in vegetables and snacks. Dehradun Basmati rice will be served. Depending on availability, papad and pickle will also be served with meals. Use of onions and garlic will be completely avoided. The meals will be pure vegetarian and sattvic. During the journey, tawa chapati will be prepared and depending on availability, puris, parathas, and khichdi will also be made. In the case of pedestrian travel (Yamunotri - Kedarnath), breakfast and lunch packets will be provided.
Essential Items - Please bring 1 glass, 1 spoon, a warm shawl, bedsheet, warm clothes, raincoat, torch, candles, clothesline, water bottle, lock and key, regular medicines (those you take daily) etc. with you for each traveler. The organization will arrange for disposables/utensils for meals. Travelers must bring their original identification documents.
For the security of travelers' belongings, the committee will arrange for security guards, tea, snacks, and sufficient individuals for cooking and guiding. No traveler should wear gold or silver jewelry. During the journey, travelers will be responsible for their own financial and physical safety. The organizer will not be responsible for any loss incurred by travelers.
In our journey, elderly and solo women can also travel comfortably. The journey environment is homely, similar to that of home and family, which ensures that they do not feel loneliness.
Travelers are advised to carry cash or a bank draft/check made out to 'Shri Shivshankar Teerth Yatra (Regd.)' Rishikesh Branch for settling any outstanding amount.
Guest house accommodation with shared four/five-bed attached toilet-bathroom rooms will be arranged collectively for all travelers. Single bed and bedding will be provided by the organization. Due to limited arrangements in mountainous regions, accommodation on the second and third floors is expected with your cooperation.
Travelers must adhere to the following rules:
This journey covers mountainous regions. Therefore, due to circumstances, there may be changes in the program and route during the journey. The organization's staff will provide maximum convenience to the travelers, but inconvenience is natural in mountainous regions. Therefore, endure it with the spirit of penance and provide full support to the manager.
The manager reserves the complete right to separate any traveler who has contagious diseases, behaves inappropriately, or is unwell from the journey, and all disputes will be settled in Rishikesh's jurisdiction.
During the journey, the organization's team members will be present to take care of and guide the travelers. However, travelers themselves will be responsible for financial, physical harm, and natural calamities.
There is a 7-kilometer trek from one side to Yamunotri and a 17-kilometer trek to Kedarnath. Travelers have the option to arrange their own means of transportation, such as helicopters, palanquins, horses, or palkis.
Due to the previous natural calamity, the arrangements (accommodation and meals) in Kedarnath will be based on the available facilities. This pilgrimage will be conducted according to the regulations and arrangements made by the Uttarakhand government. We seek your blessings and cooperation to make your journey comfortable and successful.
If any traveler discontinues the journey due to any reason or illness, the deposited fare for the journey will not be refunded.
The last row of seats in the bus (5-seater) does not have a pushback feature. Please cooperate with other passengers and help each other during the journey. Seat arrangement will be done through a lottery system.
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We conduct tirth yatrain an organized manner in which the pilgrims are provided good quality food, Satsang programmes, medical facilities.